Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Are We Ready for War With Iran?

As if Americans haven't had their fill of war, it seems the powers that be are wasting no time in moving closer to war with Iran.

In the past months the US has amassed tens of thousands of troops along the Iranian border. They've brought the number of carrier groups in the Gulf to 3, the largest naval presence in the region ever. They've even propagated a tape claiming "provacative actions" by Iranian speed boats against US war ships that ultimately was drawn into question by Naval commanders.

Neo-cons like Charles Krauthammer want the US to pledge nuclear war with Iran in the event of a war between Israel and Iran.

It is time to admit the truth: The Bush administration's attempt to halt Iran's nuclear program has failed... It shall be the policy of this nation to regard any nuclear attack upon Israel by Iran, or originating in Iran, as an attack by Iran on the United States, requiring a full retaliatory response upon Iran.

We don't believe the American people are ready nor desire war with Iran. But as the anti-Iranian rhetoric increases and its proponents move to bring war into fruition, fears of a false flag incident as a catlyst for the US to enter into war with Iran grows.

Since the Democrat controlled congress refused to require Bush to seek specific approval before going to war with Iran, only time will tell if the rhetoric will evolve into action.